Grants of up to $1500 available for cultural diversity events

    Monday, 20 January 2025 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    The program provides funding year-round, with many recipients using it to support events during Multiculturalism Month, celebrated every March.

    Applications are now open for this year’s Multiculturalism Grant Program. Grants of up to $1,500 are available to non-profit organizations, Indigenous governments, municipalities, schools and educational institutions to develop, plan and host initiatives that promote and celebrate cultural diversity. The program provides funding year-round, with many recipients using it to support events during Multiculturalism Month, celebrated every March. Applications will be accepted until January 31st on the government website. 

     

     

     

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